Jandakot Airport (YPJT)
Perth, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YPJT
IATA
City
Perth
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
99 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
-32.0975, 115.8811
Overview
Busiest GA airport in Western Australia. Multiple flight training schools with excellent Perth weather.
Current Weather at YPJT
Pilots flying into or out of Jandakot Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI YPJT 080818Z AUTO 28019G30KT 9999 VCTS +RA FEW011 BKN019 OVC029 18/16 Q1004 RETSWind 280° at 19 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF AMD YPJT 080708Z 0807/0900 31018G28KT 9999 -SHRA FEW014 BKN035 FM080900 26014KT 9999 -SHRA BKN035 FM081300 27014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 BKN030 FM081900 23014KT 9999 -SHRA BKN045 INTER 0807/0809 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 FEW030CB INTER 0809/0821 26015G30KT 4000 SHRA SCT015 BKN020Decode METAR for YPJT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jandakot Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YPJT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YPJT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Perth. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jandakot Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Jandakot Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YPJT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Jandakot Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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